2007-12-20 18:42:18 · 4 answers · asked by kirk b 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
does it help reception
2007-12-20 18:48:03 · update #1
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It is grounded when you connect it to the TV. The outer wire mesh (or foil in some cables) is a shield that catches interference and takes it to ground instead of into your signal. It is grounded when you screw the end of your coax cable connector to your TV.
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2007-12-20 18:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Fun Haver 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a special "grounding block" sold at Radio Shack or electronic stores to do just this.
In theory - it can reduce the 60 hz hum if you have this problem, or help short a lightening strike to ground before it fries your equipment.
2007-12-21 03:56:39 · answer #2 · answered by Grumpy Mac 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
...Coax doesn't show an outer wire... the outer wire is the "fitting" that is attached to the coax... when properly installed, the grounding is completed by the "fitting"... if you by-pass the fitting and try to twist all that outer-core web-wire together you might short "it" out, canceling out your signal...
2007-12-20 18:47:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Help what? Get a satellite dish.
2007-12-20 18:45:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋